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Recent MIT student claims kernel exploit in Apple's Vision Pro headset, potentially enabling jailbreaks. Impact limited initially due to device's early adoption. Security concerns raised.

A deepfake video conference call where a digitally recreated avatar of the chief financial officer (CFO) ordered money transfers has cost a multinational company $25.6 million in a first-such scam.

Disney Research introduces 'HoloTile Floor,' a multidirectional treadmill in virtual reality, allowing collaborative movement. Early development; potential applications include dance floors and collaborative tasks.

Tech giants like Google enhance user privacy with secure passkeys on Pixel phones. WhatsApp follows suit, ensuring safety from online threats. Google actively promotes passkey adoption.

Google starts the year by upgrading its platform, introducing Bard AI with AI image generation. Maps now employs generative AI for personalized location suggestions, revolutionizing user experiences.

Ask QX, a hybrid AI platform by QX Lab AI, blends large language models and neural networks, supporting 100+ languages, with multimodal capabilities, launching in India.

Social media platforms like Instagram now allow users to edit messages within 15 minutes. Edited messages are tagged, offering a quick correction option for users.

Google's Bard AI tool, enhanced with Imagen 2 model, now enables users worldwide to create free, high-quality images by describing concepts. It prioritizes safety and accessibility.

During Apple's quarterly earnings call, Cook mentioned that the company is working on generative AI software features.

Between December 1-31, Facebook received 44,332 reports through the Indian grievance mechanism, and said that it provided tools for users to resolve their issues in 33,072 cases.

WhatsApp, owned by Meta, introduces passkeys for iOS, enhancing security with biometric authentication. Users can log in effortlessly, replacing the 6-digit OTP, improving convenience and safety.

Amidst the global AI race, Apple silently advances with MLX, empowering MacBook users for seamless AI tasks. Also, an innovative MLLM surpasses GPT in object recognition.

Microsoft introduces 'Mesh' in Teams, offering 3D meeting spaces in the emerging Metaverse. Customizable avatars, spatial audio, and a free trial for immersive experiences. Monthly plans available.

Mobile ALOHA, an innovative AI tool by Tony Z. Zhao, simplifies tasks for humans with open-source hardware. Despite its impressive capabilities, the current cost may limit widespread adoption in India.

Emerging AI tool 'ReplaceAnything' by Hugging Face transforms images with text prompts, offering free public access. Deep fake concerns rise as generative AI progresses.